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$225 million pair of high-rise apartments could be coming to downtown Columbia
The proposal includes one building designed as a private dormitory for college students and another intended for general ...
‘It’s more money than I have ever seen,’ man says of winning SC lottery game
Neither a Columbia man nor his wife said they believed it when they each separately learned that their ticket was selected in ...
Columbia Museum of Art galleries are closed for renovations. What’s upgrading?
The Columbia Museum of Art turns 75 this year, and its galleries are getting a face-lift. Here’s what visitors can expect ...
$225 million apartment towers planned for downtown Columbia await city approval
A developer wants to build two 20-plus story towers in downtown Columbia. If approved, the builders will cater to students ...
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First look at USC coach Dawn Staley statue as it’s unveiled in Columbia
The long-awaited statue of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley was unveiled Wednesday near downtown Columbia. The statue, which is 14 feet tall, made of bronze and weighs nearly ...
Historic Tapp’s building in Columbia to welcome boutique store and gym
The historic Tapp’s Department Store building on Main Street in downtown Columbia is about to undergo another transformation.